KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental College, Belgaum

BDS Admission Process – 2025

Admission to the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program at KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences is based on the candidate’s performance in the NEET-UG examination, followed by centralized counseling.

Key Steps in the Admission Process:

1. NEET-UG Examination Candidates must appear for and qualify in the NEET-UG exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

2. Counseling Registration

   • For All India Quota (AIQ) seats, candidates must register through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

   • For State/Private Quota seats, registration is done via the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).

3. Choice Filling and Locking: Candidates select their preferred colleges and courses during the counseling rounds. KLE Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences should be listed among the choices.

4. Seat Allotment: Seats are allocated based on NEET-UG rank, preferences, seat availability, and applicable reservation norms.

5. Reporting to the Institute: Candidates allotted a seat must report to the college within the specified timeline for document verification and fee payment to confirm admission.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for admission, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Educational Qualification: Completion of 10 2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as compulsory subjects.

• Minimum Marks Requirement:

  • General Category: Minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology.

  • SC/ST/OBC Categories: Minimum 40% aggregate in the same subjects.

• NEET-UG Qualification: Must have secured the minimum qualifying percentile and score as declared by NTA for the admission year.

• Age Requirement: Candidates must be at least 17 years old on or before December 31 of the admission year.

NEET-UG Cutoff Trends (Round 2 – General All India Quota)

Note: Cutoff ranks for management or private quota seats typically differ and may reflect lower merit scores due to varying fee structures. These cutoffs fluctuate annually based on factors such as exam difficulty, number of applicants, and seat availability.

For more details please visit:https://kledental-bgm.edu.in/